Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"witchita lineman" by Glen Campbell is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Strings and tools that make playing "witchita lineman" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“witchita lineman” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "witchita lineman" by Glen Campbell in?

"witchita lineman" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN): EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Once tuned to EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (BDGDG#B)Intermediate
BDGDG#BNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EBEADGB)Intermediate
EBEADGBNo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#G#C#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#G#C#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)Intermediate
F#C#F#BEG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (CADGBE)Intermediate
CADGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BE)Intermediate
BF#BF#BENo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EG#B)Intermediate
C#G#C#EG#BNo Capo